Everyone makes it easy for you to "get started," but let's make sure we're aligned with what success looks like and how we reach it!

Academic SKILLS at grade level

• Students should perform at grade level in both reading and math

• Our most successful students are often 1 - 2 grade levels ahead

• While every student's situation is different, your educational goal is clearly listed out on Day 1

CONFIDENCE to try and to ask for help

• Bridge learning gaps and refine strengths

• Develop confidence in their own skills and abilities

• Learn self advocacy skills for lifelong success

• Focused on success

• Develop the stamina and work ethic to improve and perfect skills one level at a time (hey, just like the way they do in video games!)

MOTIVATION to do their best!

3 Key Success Metrics in 4 - 7 months

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it usually take to complete your program?

We use the academic assessment to build an individualized program for your student based on their unique strengths and weaknesses. This program will include an estimate of total hours and a recommendation for number & length of sessions each week. On average, we see programs from 2-8 hrs per week, with a completion within 4-7 months.

Why does confidence matter?

Imagine that your work finds out you took high school French. Every day, you're tasked with reading out loud a memo in front of your colleagues at work...in French. You might have taken a few high school language courses way back when, but you'd have little to no confidence in reading it now, much less in front of a group of your peers. Will you look forward to it? Be motivated to go to work tomorrow?

Now imagine that your student feels that way about their skills at school. How would they perform? Confidence fosters motivation and resilience, and these are critical impetus for continued learning and academic success.

Is motivation that important in academics?

Just kidding! We know you wouldn't be asking this if you're reading this far down the FAQs, but obviously motivation is key.

Some warning signs to look out for with your students: dragging their feet to start their homework, drinking more water - therefore using the bathroom - more than ever while doing homework, mysterious stomach ailments when it's time for school (or schoolwork). Yes, we have heard/ seen it all!

The truth is that if you're good at something (like math!), you tend to want to do it! If you're bad at something, you tend to avoid it. 90% of motivation issues started with a lack of confidence & skill (the other 10% from a lack of challenge in school over the years).

What happens at the end of the program?

As your student progresses through the program, you'll have meetings with our directors on your student's progress and performance. We'll also have recommendations for next steps as the program draws to a close.

Some students graduate from our program and move on to other things/activities. Maybe years down the line, they'll return for some subject tutoring support in a challenging AP class or test prep for the ACT. Some of our students continue with us on a shorter "maintenance" program where emphasis is placed on refining the skills they've learned and getting support with homework.

What are typical learning goals?

Based on the assessment results, we provide you with a preliminary learning goal on Day 1: both in reading and math, with a coordinating grade level. This is our best guess based on past experiences with similar students. We will also provide you with an estimated time needed to hit those objectives. All of our learning goals are set with the S.M.A.R.T. framework.

Do you offer a guarantee to success?

We wish it were so simple! Buyer beware, just as if you heard from a medical professional that a treatment's success is 100% "guaranteed." But for families who work with us and are on time, attend consistently, and collaborate throughout the process - we like your chances for success (in fact, 94+%)!

Do you ever adjust the learning goals?

Of course! The learning goals are live, and are based on actual results and information as we have them. Is your student engaged and energized in session, or are they alway 10 minutes late and tired? These impact their learning, and therefore changes their learning goals. We will set those expectations together with our families during our check-in meetings, and reset them, as needed, as students progress and we get more information.